West Midlands mayor scrutiny overhaul criticised as 'Orwellian' amidst funding and accountability concerns Tuesday, June 16, 2026 wmca scrutiny westmidlands mayor transparency accountability transport budget governance councillors Calls for stronger accountability and critical scrutiny of major projects in the West Midlands have sparked debate following the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board’s decision to reform its oversight structures. The … Read More
Reform UK Accuses Dudley Council of Exclusion and 'Grubby Deal' in Committee Appointments Sunday, May 31, 2026 reformuk dudleycouncil localgovernment politics committees councilelections scrutiny labourparty conservatives councillors At Dudley Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 28, Reform UK’s leader raised serious concerns over what he described as a “grubby deal” orchestrated by rival parties to marginalize his councillors from key … Read More
Dudley Council Sells £14m Worth of Homes Deemed 'Too Shabby to Repair' Thursday, March 19, 2026 dudley housing council properties repair scrutiny assets investment tenants maintenance Dudley Council has generated nearly £14 million by selling 195 empty homes classified as too costly to repair. A report presented at the Housing and Assets Scrutiny Committee meeting on March 19 detailed the council’s process … Read More